Managers of Wealth Offshore

Central Bank directed to look for bank accounts connected to Haitian gang leaders

The CBOB said it now requires all of its supervised financial institutions (SFIs) licensed in The Bahamas, “as a matter of high priority”

Jersey fund structures

The assets of a unit trust are held by its trustee and are managed by the manager, who may appoint one or more investment managers/advisers to assist it.

Jersey Expert Funds

If the investment manager/adviser does not meet these requirements, it may approach the JFSC on a case by case basis.

HSBC Bermuda cheque production grinds to a halt

The client – a retired bank executive – uses several chequing accounts to manage his personal finances and several properties.

Attica Bank becomes first EU bidder for HSBC Malta

The bid has gained support from both Greek and Maltese governments

MFSA warns of fraudulent firm and cloned investment websites

Fake entity falsely claimed Maltese registration, two rogue websites cloned legitimate company

The Director Registration and Licensing Regime in the Cayman Islands

The DRLA only covers directors of Covered Entities and does not apply to directors of other Cayman Islands companies.

Creasey’s crown passes down

The new areas of the High Street store are expected to open to customers from September

New employment rights for shared parental leave and parental bereavement leave

Under the new rights, parents will be entitled to take an additional two weeks’ leave following the death of a child under the age of 18, including cases of stillbirth.

A guide to funds and private equity in Jersey

Jersey offers a range of fund types and structures to suit the needs of sophisticated sponsors and investors

TMF Jersey Pioneers Digital RegTech with Implementation of Beacon

TMF Group brings together transformative and disruptive technology capabilities to create new digital delivery models

The Panama International Banking Center Welcomes BBVA

The Panamanian Superintendency of Banks announced that an international banking license has been granted to BBVA Colombia SA, part of the BBVA holding company in Spain.

Read our Q2 2025 Registry Supervision inspection programme feedback

We have summarised the common inaccuracies we have noticed during this quarter and provided some actions you can take to ensure your information is adequate, accurate and up to date.

Government launches Investing In Jersey programme

The programme aims to address some of the Island’s most pressing challenges including the high cost of housing, ageing infrastructure and the need to invest in future generations.

Special Economic Zone Companies in the Cayman Islands

Before proceeding with the incorporation and/or registration of a special economic zone company in Cayman, persons are advised to consult their tax, legal and other professional advisers in their respective jurisdictions.

Central Bank of Belize unveils new 2025 Banknote Series!

Despite the new look, the exchange rate remains unchanged at BZ$2 to US$1, ensuring financial stability.

BMA proposes fee hikes and data sharing

For example, registration fees for certain insurers would rise from $6,180 to $7,500.

Rectifying the record in Jersey: lessons from Re the C Trust [2025]

The standard of proof that a genuine mistake has been made is the civil standard –namely the balance of probabilities, as pointed out in Maria Trust.

CDOTs: Strategic Gatekeepers in the Global Fight Against Sanctions Evasion and Proliferation Financing

While sanctions regimes have multiplied in number and complexity, the ingenuity of bad actors in circumventing these measures has grown equally sophisticated.

ESMA Publishes Final Report on UCITS Eligible Assets

ESMA has published its final report advising on significant changes to the UCITS Eligible Assets Directive.

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